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[Rog]

I had a puncture recently and had to finish my journey on the speed restricted steel spare. A real pain.

I want an alloy as a spare, so I only need one, not a set.

The pic below is one of the others. It's 17".

I'm happy to collect if not too far. No rush

[VXL V6]

NB. the full size 17 with tyre will not fit in the standard spare wheel location. 

[Rog]

NB. the full size 17 with tyre will not fit in the standard spare wheel location. 

Ah . . . . . . . bit of a problem then   

I really wonder sometimes about the thought processes of people who design things. 

[Rog]

NB. the full size 17 with tyre will not fit in the standard spare wheel location. 

Ah . . . . . . . bit of a problem then   

I really wonder sometimes about the thought processes of people who design things. 

Thanks for letting me know 

[VXL V6]

NB. the full size 17 with tyre will not fit in the standard spare wheel location. 

Ah . . . . . . . bit of a problem then   

I really wonder sometimes about the thought processes of people who design things. 

I think it fitted the wheel sizes fitted to the car when it was designed, don't think they could make it wider in the later cars because of the position of the exhaust.

[Andy B]

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I think it fitted the wheel sizes fitted to the car when it was designed, don't think they could make it wider in the later cars because of the position of the exhaust.

...... isn't the B's based on the A's floorpan?

[VXL V6]

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I think it fitted the wheel sizes fitted to the car when it was designed, don't think they could make it wider in the later cars because of the position of the exhaust.

...... isn't the B's based on the A's floorpan?

True, but then the original Elite ran 15" Alloys which I guess was no bigger than the A's wheels - Sure GSi's only ran 15" as well.

Guessing the LC had a spacesaver!

[05omegav6]

OP has an estate 17" fits the spare wheel well, but the lid will sit a touch proud

Have full size spare on mine, no issues at all, the difference in level is barely noticeable

[Nick W]

OP has an estate 17" fits the spare wheel well, but the lid will sit a touch proud

Have full size spare on mine, no issues at all, the difference in level is barely noticeable

Mine is the same. It just fits the well.

[Rog]

OP has an estate 17" fits the spare wheel well, but the lid will sit a touch proud

Have full size spare on mine, no issues at all, the difference in level is barely noticeable

I could live with that  and I would be prepared to take a chance. I've got a couple of trips abroad coming up. I know it;s a bit pessimistic but If I got another puncture I'd much rather just change a wheel rather than also having to find in Tyre place in German 

So, now I want one again 

[PhilRich]

OP has an estate 17" fits the spare wheel well, but the lid will sit a touch proud

Have full size spare on mine, no issues at all, the difference in level is barely noticeable

I could live with that  and I would be prepared to take a chance. I've got a couple of trips abroad coming up. I know it;s a bit pessimistic but If I got another puncture I'd much rather just change a wheel rather than also having to find in Tyre place in German 

So, now I want one again 

Don't worry if you can't find a 'Schnellwechsler' in Germany Rog, just remember this phrase:
'Mine Auto is Kaputt, wo ist der Bahnhof?' Auch,wie viel gibst du mir dafür Omega bitte'

[Rog]

OP has an estate 17" fits the spare wheel well, but the lid will sit a touch proud

Have full size spare on mine, no issues at all, the difference in level is barely noticeable

I could live with that  and I would be prepared to take a chance. I've got a couple of trips abroad coming up. I know it;s a bit pessimistic but If I got another puncture I'd much rather just change a wheel rather than also having to find in Tyre place in German 

So, now I want one again 

Don't worry if you can't find a 'Schnellwechsler' in Germany Rog, just remember this phrase:
'Mine Auto is Kaputt, wo ist der Bahnhof?' Auch,wie viel gibst du mir dafür Omega bitte'

  . . . . . . und die Frau

[twiglet]

May be a silly question, but can you get bi-directional tyres in 235/45x17 size?  If not, surely you can't use a full size wheel as a spare, because it could only ever go on one side of the car.   

[Rog]

May be a silly question, but can you get bi-directional tyres in 235/45x17 size?  If not, surely you can't use a full size wheel as a spare, because it could only ever go on one side of the car.   

Never thought about that . . . . . . .   


Oh dear. It all seem such a simple thing to do   

Maybe I should change all tyres to run-flats  Though I'm sure that someone will tell me that it's not possible   

[henryd]

May be a silly question, but can you get bi-directional tyres in 235/45x17 size?  If not, surely you can't use a full size wheel as a spare, because it could only ever go on one side of the car.   

True but when its dark and wet and you have a puncture who gives a s--t

[TheBoy]

Yes, you can get non symetrical tyres in that size.

[Andy B]

May be a silly question, but can you get bi-directional tyres in 235/45x17 size?  If not, surely you can't use a full size wheel as a spare, because it could only ever go on one side of the car.   

Never thought about that . . . . . . .   


Oh dear. It all seem such a simple thing to do   

Maybe I should change all tyres to run-flats  Though I'm sure that someone will tell me that it's not possible   

Easier to just leave the original spare in the boot and repair & refit the flat tyre. 

[05omegav6]

Buy the cheapest bi directional tyre you can find, and treat it as a spare

Get a puncture/spare with cheap tyre goes on the car/get puncture fixed or replaced with identical tyre/refit to car/spare back in boot

[Andy B]

Buy the cheapest bi directional tyre you can find, and treat it as a spare

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which is what Vauxhall did when they fitted the spare to the boot ......   

[05omegav6]

But at least with a full size spare you're not limited to 50

[Andy B]

But at least with a full size spare you're not limited to 50

but you still don't have anywhere to stow it out of the way. 

[Rog]

So, an extreme solution.

Get 5 smaller wheels, fit them all with bi-directional tyres ? With the advantage of a nicer ride on 16's

Hmmmm, I've got 4 expensive boots on at present, to maybe when they've worn a bit 

[Andy B]

So, an extreme solution.

Get 5 smaller wheels, fit them all with bi-directional tyres ? With the advantage of a nicer ride on 16's

Hmmmm, I've got 4 expensive boots on at present, to maybe when they've worn a bit 

You stupid boy!   

 

[05omegav6]

But at least with a full size spare you're not limited to 50

but you still don't have anywhere to stow it out of the way. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9t_KDGqOmE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Already established that this is not an issue in an [higESTATEhlight][/highlight]

[Andy B]

But at least with a full size spare you're not limited to 50

but you still don't have anywhere to stow it out of the way. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9t_KDGqOmE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Already established that this is not an issue in an [higESTATEhlight][/highlight]

estate ... saloon  Makes sod all difference, it still won't fit where there original spare was stowed and will have to live on the boot/cargo space floor

[05omegav6]

Must be an imaginary 235/45/17 spare in my spare wheel well then

[Nick W]

Must be an imaginary 235/45/17 spare in my spare wheel well then

And in mine.
Worrying about a directional tyre as a spare is a step too far. It's much better than no spare or one of a different size/spacesaver.

[05omegav6]

Must be an imaginary 235/45/17 spare in my spare wheel well then

And in mine.
Worrying about a directional tyre as a spare is a step too far. It's much better than no spare or one of a different size/spacesaver.

Indeed, but tyres seem to be a very personal subject for some folk